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Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · 24d

The Walrus @thewalrus.ca · 24d

Canadian governments continually treat Indigenous title as a “policy issue” rather than a legal obligation and fundamental right. @rileyyesnomaybe.bsky.social asks: Why must Indigenous people fear for the protection of these rights with the arrival of every new government? thewalrus.ca/trc-land/

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The Walrus @thewalrus.ca · 24d

Justin Trudeau promised a “total renewal of the relationship between Canada and Indigenous peoples.” Ten years later, Mark Carney’s Building Canada Act has Indigenous leaders protesting and filing legal challenges. What future is left for reconciliation? thewalrus.ca/trc-introduction/

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Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · 25d

New work up for @thewalrus.ca !! #illustration #editorial #indigenous #truthandreconciliation

The Walrus @thewalrus.ca · 25d

In 2015, Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission issued ninety-four Calls to Action for repairing the Crown’s relationship with Indigenous peoples. A decade later, most remain unfulfilled. Seven Indigenous writers reflect on the work still to be done: thewalrus.ca/truth-and-reconc...

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Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · 25d

#new #illustration for #truthandreconciliation for @thewalrus.ca #indigenous #7grandfathers “The Stark Reality Ten Years after the Truth and Reconciliation Report” check it out!

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Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · Aug 29

Enjoyed the worldwide book release party of #youweremadeforthisworld published by @tundrabooks and @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social in #toronto yesterday! My contribution #illustration is inside the book! For the letter written by @jessicajohns

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Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · Jul 29

#illustration created for published by @tundrabooks @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social Every young person deserves the chance to feel like they belong, that they are recognized, that they matter. #YOUWEREMADEFORTHISWORLD celebrates young people for who they are and what they dream of.

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Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · May 19

New #illustration done for @grist.org and @indiginews.bsky.social for an amazing article written by @hilarybeaumont.bsky.social about how climate change is melting the ice roads in northern #Ontario - a lifeline for #indigenous #communities ! #freelanceillustration #mining #habitatloss

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Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · May 16

This article was beautifully written by @hilarybeaumont.bsky.social and it was a pleasure illustrating it!!

Hilary Beaumont @hilarybeaumont.bsky.social · May 16

Feeling grateful for the thought and care put into this story by editors @tahtone.bsky.social & @caramck.bsky.social, and I absolutely love the stunning illustrations by @jessieboulard.bsky.social

Check out the story on @indiginews.bsky.social ⤵️

indiginews.com/features/cli...

Climate change is melting ice roads — a lifeline for remote Indigenous communities

As the key winter connectors disappear, First Nations are looking for all-season solutions amid a push for mineral extraction on their lands

indiginews.com

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Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · May 15

So excited to have worked with @grist.org and @indiginews.bsky.social !!!

Tristan Ahtone @tahtone.bsky.social · May 15

From @hilarybeaumont.bsky.social & @jessieboulard.bsky.social for @grist.org & @indiginews.bsky.social: More than 50 First Nations depend on approximately 3,700 miles of winter roads. There are no paved roads connecting these Indigenous communities to the nearest cities. 🧵
grist.org/indigenous/i...

Ice roads are a lifeline for First Nations. As Canada warms, they're disappearing.

Indigenous peoples are navigating the slow collapse of winter roads — and an even slower pace of help.

grist.org

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Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · May 2

How am I feeling? #resilience #hope and #healing are my words of encouragement for the month or #May. New #illustration to embody my #journey forward. #freelance #art #hireme #letsdothis #spring #letssing

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Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · Apr 9

This is definitely an illustrative style and I would personally see it as marketable. Look into textiles or greeting cards.

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Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · Apr 9

Thanks!

Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · Apr 9

Did I miss #portfolioday ?!?!?!?

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Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · Apr 2

So excited to join the team @janinele.bsky.social Literary Agency !!! All future inquiries for publishing illustration and everything to do with books please speak with Janine Le! #books #kidlit #illustration #art #agent #lucky

Janine Le @janinele.bsky.social · Apr 2

Welcome new client Jessie Boulard! @jessieboulard.bsky.social

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Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · Jan 29

Thanks for commenting!!

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Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · Jan 15

HUMAN ARTISTS, use only one piece to convince people to follow you

You’d better believe I will draw the Red Bull #petersbeagle

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Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · Dec 28

Still haven’t figured out how to fix typos. #canadianblooddiamonds - we discussed this illustration specifically!!

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Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · Dec 28

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Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · Dec 28

Had the privilege of speaking with @echochernik.bsky.social on the #podcast #theprofessionalartist about my #career #socialissues #indigenous #illustration #freelance #entrepreneur #neurodivergence and #canadianblooddimonds - link in comments

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Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · Dec 4

Am I a falcon, a storm, or a great song?
#wideningcircles

Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · Dec 4

#rainermariarilke I live my life in widening circles
that reach out across the world.
I may not complete this last one
but I give myself to it.
I circle around God, around the primordial tower.
I’ve been circling for thousands of years and I don’t know…

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Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · Dec 4

Thanks to your post on Facebook I added you! Same, this app is new to me. Seems pretty cool so far.

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Pat Loika @patloika.bsky.social · Nov 16

Ten Shows to Get to Know Me:

1. The Wire
2. Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul
3. Succession
4. Luther
5. Mad Men
6. Legion
7. Party Down
8. What We Do In The Shadows
9. The West Wing
10. Game of Thrones/House of the Dragon

Kelly Thompson @kellythompson.bsky.social · Nov 16

Leaving off things that are not yet complete:
1. The Expanse
2. The Wire
3. Halt & Catch Fire
4. Buffy
5. Station Eleven
6. The West Wing
7. Veep
8. Mad Men
9. Taskmaster
10. Fleabag

Vita "Empancipated Blacula" Ayala @definitelyvita.bsky.social · Nov 16

10 Shows to get to know me

(Did I do this already?)

1. Xena
2. Cleopatra 2525
3. Orphan Black
4. Revolutionary Girl Utena
5. Fresh Prince Of Bel Air (original)
6. Birds Of Prey (2002)
7. Law & Order: SVU
8. X-Files
9. Star Trek (VOY & DS9)
10. Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego (the game show)

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Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · Nov 19

Hi!! Me!! bsky.app/profile/jess...

Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · Oct 22

It’s been a rough year as a freelancer. Any Art Directors or Design Directors browsing for a unique voice for their upcoming projects?! Check out my portfolio at www.jessieboulard.com #illustration #freelance #openforwork #licensingavailable

Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · Nov 18

Thank you!!

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